Prospect Congregational Church

Office Phone: 203-758-4872 Fax#: 203-758-6316 Church e-mail pccucc@snet.net

Church Website www.prospectctucc.orq

Office Hours Monday- Friday 8:00a -1:00p

The Prospectus 2015

CHURCH STAFF Kristen Provost Switzer, Pastor

Rev. Carmen Cavallaro, Minister of Visitation Mark Wilson, Sunday School Administrator

Tina Soderberg, Office Administrator

Articles can be left in the Prospectus mailbox in the coatroom or e-mailed to pccucc@snet.net. Deadline for the

newsletter is the third Wednesday of the month.

Pastor’s Page

“Bless our God, winter cold and summer heat; sing praise and highly exalt God forev-er.” –Prayer of Azariah 1:45

The summer can be a wonderful time for rest and relaxation. We are so busy all the time! It is right and good to find the time to rest- even God rested on the sev-enth day! Take some time this summer to practice your Sabbath. What sorts of ideas do you have for Sabbath? I have some:

Sleeping in as late as your body needs to

Finding new places in and around Connecticut to go hiking Taking the time to cook a healthy meal Taking a nap Spending time with family or friends (minus the cell phones, Facebook and Net-

flix)

Some things not to do on your Sabbath: Housework Checking your work e-mail Paying the bills Mowing the lawn (unless, of course, you find that relaxing!) During these less busy months, challenge yourself to take one full day off per

week. After all, how can we stay connected to God if we’re too busy to seek that con-nection?

Your partner in Christ,

Rev. Kristen

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR JULY AND AUGUST, 2015

July 5 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 July 19 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 123 Psalm 23 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:1-13 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Theme: Sent with Power Theme: Wherever You Are July 12 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 July 26 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 24 or Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 85:8-13 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 3:14-21 Mark 6:14-29 John 6:1-21 Theme: God-Inspired Joy Theme: God’s Abundant Presence

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ August 2 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a August 23 1 Kings 8: (1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 51:1-12 or Exodus 16:2-4 Psalm 84 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 78:23-29 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:-24-35 John 5:56-69 Theme: Bread of Life Theme: At Home with God August 9 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 August 30 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 130 or 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 or Psalm 34:1-8 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Psalm 15 John 6:35, 41-51 James 1:17-27

Theme: Healing Reign Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Theme: Be Love August 16 1 Kings2:10-12, 3:3-14 Psalm 111 or Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 5:51-58 Theme: Wisdom Quest

Birthdays for July Birthdays for August 3 Marge Biercevicz 1 Luke Sicard Charlotte Van Kirk 5 Leslie Chatfield Tiffany Worden Kristina Jacobson 8 Bruce Barker 6 Tina Sierra

Mary Dapkins 7 Eric Holt 12 Jonathan Normand Alice Palen

9 Jason Wilson 14 Allison Biercevicz 10 Arnie Koehler Kathy Brown Jennifer Jones Geoffrey Gillott 12 Babette Strumpf 15 Fred Barber 13 Nancy Marcella 16 Doreen Werling Lisa Mancinone 17 Peter Creasey 14 Cheryl Palen 20 Bob Wellington 15 Susan Cross 21 Chris Wester 17 Tim Langschultz 22 Jackie Sicard 18 Judy Fiengo Ben Vitko 19 Joan Milton 25 Christina Cerrato Ken Mann 26 Arlene Hughes Lois Nemet 27 Ruth Edwards 20 Rod Dapkins 30 Debra Iosa 21 Robert Chatfield 31 Tim Beach 22 Betty Guevin Sandi Stewart Mark Doody

23 Judy Koehler Fred Strumpf Edna Talmadge 25 Christine Creasey

26 Mark Cavallaro 30 Cory Tebbutt Amanda (Normand) Rafelo

Jayson Cavallaro

Called to Care

Roger Allen Joan Hart Mary Ellen Pearce Jennie Bayse Al Hamilton Bill Trumbley Louise Beach Arnie Koehler Tina Sierra Gloria Benson Barbara Koshier Joan Slapikas Kirsten Berube Lindy Jacobson Dave Stewart

Carmen Cavallaro Linda Jerzierny Babette Strumpf Janet Cronn Ellen Lampros Fred Strumpf, Jr Jillian DiTommaso Michael Lohne Georgianna Tata Helen Donovan Sally Lohne Andrew Vilardo Jake Dzubak Dennis McGuire Charlotte VanKirk Peter Creasey Barbara Menturweck Kathy Vander Eyk

Judy Fiengo Ed Mitoraj Lou Vander Eyk Gayle Gourley Lois Nemet Barbara Walcott Jon Normand Sherie Wilson

Prayers for our Military, including

PFC Marissa Bainer Thomas Brunetti, Jr. Christopher Chucta, Turkey Jon Conlon Anthony DiTommaso Thomas Greene, Afghanistan

Darren Hale, Jr., Afghanistan Jim Jackson, Marine Kenny Jeannin, Ft. Drumm, NY A1C Johnny Dee, Washington 118th Med Bn FC James Kabusk, Cherry Point,

NC Pvt Michael LeBlanc, Ft. Benning GA Jonathan Saxton, Fairfield, CA Lcpl Alex Theil, Ft. Leonardwood, MO ACAN Jessica Zielonka, USS Theodore Roosevelt

Glendale Paradigm Jo Collins Helen Donovan

Barbara Koshier Raymond & Shirley Stewart Roy Schellhardt Prayers of Concern for our Extended Family

Anthony (Tina Sierra’s Cousin) Lonzia (friend of Tina & Rick Sierra) Peter (friend of Tina Sierra) Sarah & Family (Christine Creasey’s niece and family) Tabitha (Lindy Jacobson’s niece) Uncle Howard (David Bell’s uncle)

Yves Allard (Erik Soderberg’s Uncle) Norman Anderson (Babette Strumpf’s brother) Barbara Andrews (Eileen Flanagan’s daughter) Bill (friend of Eileen Flanagan) James Bayse (Jennie Bayse’s father)

Anita Capen (friend of Diane Cavallaro)

Robin Carlson (friend of Sandy Pavlowski) Mabel Caudill (Linda Jerzierny’s mother) Mary Grace Cavallo Carolyn Coleman (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce) Donald Covino (brother of Carm Villani) Joyce Cronin (friend of Sandy Pavlowski) Michael Dingle (Louise Beach’s nephew) Justine Egan (Kelly Evon’s cousin) Agatha Falcone (Tina Sierra’s mom) Tony Falcone (Tina Sierra’s brother) Lillian Farley (Tina Soderberg’s mom) Charlie Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr) Richard Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr) Justine Fortin (grandson of Charlotte Geary)

Rachel and Elizabeth Friedland (nieces of Rich and Sharry Sargeant) Rob Friedland (brother-in-law of Sharry Sargeant) Sue Fulton (friend of Sherie Wilson) Sam Gourley (Gayle Gourley’s father-in-law) Anthony Guistinello (Mary Ellen Pearce’s Grandson) Eddie Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s uncle) Lloyd Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s dad) Fran Hart (Mother of Joan Hart and Janet Searles) Pam Hartnett (Bob and Kathy Hartnett’s daughter-in-law) Ellie Held (Barbara Rowe’s sister) Russell Held (Barbara Rowe’s nephew) David Holley (John Holley’s dad) Mary Hudson (John Hudson’s mother) Paul Hudson (John Hudson’s dad) Douglas Hughes (Arlene Hughes’ son) Diane Humphrey (Christine Creasey’s sister) Conall Hurley (Howie Steeves’ nephew) Ingrid (Sharon Blair’s Sister) Jason Juraska (Debbie Brook’s grandson) Edna Kainer (Sandy Pavlowski’s grandmother) Marie Kluge David Knapp (Rev. Phyllis’ brother) Jackie LaCroix (friend of Melissa Saxton) Robert Luddy (neighbor of Gwenn and Brad Fischer)

Bertha & Charles McCollough (Sharry Sargeant’s mother and father) Madalyn McDaniel (Barbara Menturweck’s niece) Dolores Mikishko Carol Miner (friend of Christine Creasey)

Christina Mitchell (Mary Ellen Pearce’s daughter-in-law)

Josh Morgan (friend of Glenn and Denise Warme) Mary Nelson (Barbara Menturweck’s cousin) Laura Niatopsky (Judy and Martin Niatopsky’s granddaughter) Deolores Paonessa (Sue Hudson’s aunt) Megan Pearce (Mary Ellen Pearce’s granddaughter) Mark Peel (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce)

Helen Plante (Connor Sargeant’s Aunt) Tiffany Perry (friend of Kim Palmerie) Teresa Preziosi (Mary Ellen Pearce’s niece) Doreen Proul (dear friend of Edie Sherwood) Marion Raven (John Raven’s daughter–in-law, Kim Palmerie’s Sister-in-law) Matthew Raven (John Raven’s son)

Kathryn Reynolds (Rev. Phyllis’ sister) Bill St. Jean (Denise Masulli’s brother) Henry Sarbeski Michelle Scotto-Lanzoni (John Hudson’s Cousin) Jim Scully (Howie and Deb Steeves’ brother-in-law) Dotty Searles (John Searles’ mom)

Edward Smith (son of Janet and Steve Cronn) Lauren Stanczyk (Friend of Lindy Jacobson) Bob Steeves (Howie Steeve’s cousin) Leslie Studwell (Debbie Steeves’ cousin) Maggie Thompson (friend of MaryEllen Pearce) Sharon Trumbley (Diana Trumbley’s sister-in-law)

Bob Wallin (friend of Rev. Carmen & Diane Cavallaro) Jack Walsh (student at Woodland High School) Arthur Wood (Christine Creasey’s father) Joan Wood (Christine Creasey’s Mom)

The church is sponsoring a pen/stylus fundraiser to help with all of the projects and missions of the church. These are beautiful and they have a dual purpose. They are pens with black ink and a smart phone, tablet or touch computer stylus as well. The colors are beautiful and they would make awesome gifts . We are asking for a donation of $10 for each pen. If you make a donation of $35 you will receive 4 pens. A plain stylus at a local office store starts at about $12 and goes up from there and does not include a pen! The pen comes in 7 beautiful colors

Garnet Red

Orange Amber

Aquamarine Green

Sky Blue

Sapphire Blue

Amethyst Purple

Graphite Gray The pen is inscribed with the church’s information so peo-ple will know where the pen came from and where to get another!

I will have the pens at church on Sundays and looking for people willing to take packs of 10 pens to offer to family and friends.

Pen/Stylus Fundraiser

Call to the Budget Meeting A Special Meeting for the proposed budget of the Prospect Congregational Church, UCC will be held Sunday, July 26, 2015 in the Sanctuary, 20 minutes following worship or 10:30 a.m., whichever is later. The purpose of the meet-ing is to discuss and vote on the proposed budget 2015-2016.

We are pleased to announce to the congregation that the Church Repair Loan

from Cornerstone has been paid in full. Every donation toward paying off this

large debt has been gratefully received. We would especially like to

acknowledge the Evening Women's Association whose last extremely gener-

ous donations paid the outstanding balance in full. They are a wonderful ex-

ample of the blessings we receive of their time, talent and treasure. Thank

you. Tina Soderberg, Financial Secretary and the Finance Committee.

Pen/Stylus Fundraiser: We have ordered pens that also act as a stylus that you can use on

all your tablets and phones. We have 6 colors and we are asking for a donation of $10 each

or if you donate $35 you will receive 4 pens/stylus. If you purchase a plain stylus at a local

office supply store they run from $12 and up. I will also be packaging them in 10's for

members to take and sell. The pens are engraved with church information so people will

remember where to go if they want another. This fundraiser could net the church as much

as $4,500. They make great gifts for family and friends. More information is available out

on the website.

Homeless Awareness Summer Ministry — Summer is finally here and the warmer weather makes us think of the needs of those who are homeless and living out-doors. Two years ago we began the Summer Ministry and we would like to continue it this year. Items that are very helpful for this ministry are; water, bug spray, hydrocorti-sone cream, batteries, granola bars, rain-ponchos, and baby wipes. These items are very helpful for Rick Povailitis when he goes into the woods to minister to those living there. They open an opportunity for friendship and discussion which can lead to better health care and reduction of homelessness for the people he works with. Please join with us in collecting the above items; they can be placed in the basket in the narthex during the months of June and July. As always we are grateful for the generosity of our congre-gation. Thank you and God bless you, the Mission Committee

Church World Service School Kits Last year Rev. Phyllis challenged the congregation to fill 100 school kits for CWS. And we exceeded that challenge with 135 school bags! This year the Mission Board would like to issue the same challenge; one hundred bags of school supplies for children here in this country and around the world. Last year's school kits were distributed by Orthodox Chris-tian Charities in Syria (18,000), Bosnia (15,000), and Greece (30,000) and here in the United States over 400 kits to homeless families, children impacted by spring storms, ref-ugees settling in cities and migrant workers in AL, AZ, CO, KY and NY. More information is available at the CWS web-site. The list of items is below and it is important to follow it carefully. CWS wants to be sure each child gets the same items and each of the items is important for the child to have. So many people reported that it was fun to collect the items especially when Staples, Ocean State Job Lot and Walmart had back-to-school sales in August. And many of the supplies can be purchased at the dollar store. Some families had their children help pick out the items. We have asked some of our members who are handy at sewing to again provide us with the school bags. And they will be available later in the summer in the Narthex. We appre-ciate everyone's help in making this Mission project a success. Maybe we can even beat last year's count!!

To assemble a school kit you will need; * One pair of metal scissors with rounded tips * Three 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks totalling 210 pages (not loose leaf paper) * One 30 centimeter ruler (12 inches) * One hand-held pencil sharpener * One large eraser * Six new pencils with erasers * One box of 24 crayons (only 24) * $2 for shipping cost All of these can be put into the school bag (provided by us) and left in the basket in the Narthex. Again thank you to our Congregation for making this a success.

Chicken Barbecue

The Prospect Congregational Church will be serving its next dinner on Saturday August 8, 2015. The menu will include: 1/2 barbecued chicken, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob and dessert. Beverages are included with your meal. The public is invited to at-tend. Doors open at 5 p.m. For further infor-mation please contact Sherie at 203-758-3867.

Mark your calendars – this year’s Vacation Bible School, Everest, will be held August 3 – 7 from 7-8:30p.m. Embark on an icy expedition where kids overcome obstacles with God's awesome power. Anchor kids in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life's chal-lenges. Experience God's Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day, we will reinforce one simple Bible truth—which makes it easy for kids (and adults) to remember and apply to real life! Come join us for a week of fun for all ages. All are welcome! Also a reminder that now that Sunday School has ended, Summer Chil-dren’s Chapel is has begun. All grades (Pre-K thru 8) are welcome to join in every Sunday in the hall. If you are interested in volunteering during Chapel, please sign up (sign up sheet is in Spellman Hall) or see Mark Wilson.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Deacon of the Month:

Rev.Carmen

Cavallaro

1 7:oo Concert on the Green

2 3 4

5 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr 10:00 CE Mtg

6 7p Deacons’ Meeting

7 10a Bible Stdy

8 7:oo Concert on the Green

9 10 11

12 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr/Casseroles

13 7p Missions Meeting

14 10a Bible Stdy 7p BOT Mtg

15 7:oo Concert on the Green

16 17 18

19 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr Finance Commit-tee Meeting New Member “Class”

20 7p Council Meeting

21 10a Bible Stdy

22 7:oo Concert on the Green

23 24 25

26 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr

27 28 10a Bible Stdy

29 7:oo Concert on the Green

30 31

July 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Deacon of the Month:

Joan Slapiksas

1 Villani/Robinson Wedding

2 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr

3 7 p Deacons Meeting

4

10a Bible Stdy

5 7:oo Concert on the Green

6 7 8

5p Chicken BBQ

Dinner

9 9:00 Worship Kalirose’s Baptism

10:00 Coffee Hr

10 7p Misisons Meeting

11

10a Bible Stdy 7p BOT Mtg

12

7:oo Concert on the Green

13 14 15

16 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr

17 7p Council Mtg

18

10a Bible Stdy

19

7:oo Concert on the Green

20 21 22

23 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr

24 25

10a Bible Stdy

26

7:oo Concert on the Green

27 28 29

30 9:00 Worship 10:00 Coffee Hr

31 Date for

Casseroles in August to be announced

August 2015

7 PM VBS—EVEREST! COME JOIN THE FUN